An adorable winter read, perfect to cosy up with in front of the fire on a cold night. A lovely story about friendship, love and second chances in life. A really addictive read and so uplifting.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I've been supporting Katie's books since her debut, so it was extremely exciting when I heard about the third and even more excited when I got accepted to read it through Netgalley!

Like all of Katie's stories, I was hooked from start to finish and fell in love immediately with Esme - Katie's female lead. She was so quirky and completely herself through and through. You'd never be able to compare her to anybody else, that's for sure and she deserved all the happiness in the world, after a dreadful day that turned her life upside down. I was giggling a lot during the very disastrous moments Esme faced, as she embarked a new journey of documenting her cooking and sharing her Grandma's recipes with the world.

Joe was an absolutely gorgeous character to follow, and that might just have a little to do with the fact Katie has based this man on Sebastian Stan - swoon! He had been through so much trauma and Esme just so happened to be the light that he needed in his life, if only he could just let her in. My only complaint would be, I needed more of these two together!!

Everybody is in for an absolute treat with this one. Katie always smashes it with her books and this one does not disappoint. My advice to everyone would be to book a whole day out to dedicate to this story, as you're not going to want to put it down.

A cozy love story great for a cold snowy day by the fire. The characters are likeable and plot as well.

Such a gorgeous story that I couldn;t get out of my head after reading. It is the perfect Christmassy story and quite an emotional story as well!

A wonderfully festive story about love, friendship and second chances. Beautifully written, I devoured every word!

When hearts break family, friends, and a belief in oneself are what’s needed to push forward again. This story is filled with a sweet romance, great characters, a beautiful story line, and a well written plot. Plan a day by the fire because you won’t want to stop once you start reading “ Snowflakes at Mistletoe Cottage.”

You'd think Esme would get into bed and not get out after her life implodes in one day and she's forced to move home to her parents place in Sandchester but that's not what happens. Esme is a strong woman who grabs the bull by the horns and starts over, this time using her grandmother's recipes to blog. Of course, there's some tough times before she gets there but her family- all of whom are a treat- is there to support her. And her old friends! What about Joe? He's sort of the dark hero of this novel- he's got a secret, he's slow to show his hand, and you know he's the one for Esme. Thanks to net galley for the ARC. A fun, cheery book for the Christmas season (with some wonderful food writing too!)

Snowflakes at Mistletoe Cottage by Katie Ginger is a delightful Christmas romance. The kind of story that tugs at your heartstrings and warms you all while renewing your faith in the holiday spirit.  A story about broken hearts, family, friends, and not being afraid to take a risk in life. Ginger writes a touching story that lets you take a stroll through the beautiful lanes around mistletoe cottage.  The characters are likable and you will instantly feel invested in them. A lovely, heart-warming read, absolutely perfect for Christmas!

Following the sudden collapse of her life, Esme returns to her home town where she decides to follow her dreams.
Joe is harbouring his own secrets and is drowning his sorrows at the bottom of a bottle.
In a story filled with food and winter magic, these two stories are woven together.

Katie Ginger has once again created believable characters who you truly invest in. Easy to read, it transports you to a cosy cottage in winter and it makes you want to make hot chocolate and curl up to read the whole thing in one go.

Highly recommended.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in return for an honest review.

This is the Christmas story I've been longing for for years! Christmas stories are my favorite but the issue I have with them is there's no meat....underdeveloped characters and a simple feel good plot. Mistletoe Cottage had characters you could relate to, not just "light read". The story is beautifully written and has so much depth to it. Could possibly be the best feel good book of the season. Wish I could give more than 5*s

This was an absolutely delightful story and although there is some angst, there's also lots of humor and it all just warmed my heart. I must say, I completely adored Esme's mom, Carol, what a hoot she was!! This is a story about broken hearts, family, friends, and not being afraid to take a risk in life.

Every time Esme would blog about her granny's recipes, I wanted to go try them out! lol They all sounded soooo delish and being that I love to cook and bake, it really had my interest at a peak. When she mentions how terrified she was of the pressure cooker, it brought back my own memories of being scared of it as well when my mom would use it!!!

I loved Joe as well, what a broken man he was until he and Esme met again. That one scene when he calls Clara's mother, Siobhan, I was absolutely bawling. Such a touching moment in the book.

As for Esme's friends, they were an absolute riot! We should all have close friends like that, that have your back. All in all, a wonderful story that takes place at Christmas time and oh yes....now I want to move into Mistletoe Cottage:)

I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Esme loves everything about London, her boyfriend, her friends, her job on a top tv cooking programme and the fact she can experience so much about Christmas immediately from her front door. 

One day though it all comes to a grinding halt.

She is sacked from her job. 

She is dumped by her boyfriend. 

She can only go home to Sandchester. 

There with her madcap parents who made me laugh out loud, especially mother Carol she starts to rebuild something of a life she may want. 

Finding refuge in Mistletoe Cottage, still in its seventies decor and no central heating it seems a really madcap adventure to set out on. But her father's advice is never go back. 

So Esme goes forward and embraces the new way of making a name for yourself - as a blogger, a social media whizz and a name to watch. 

Embracing her love of cooking and food, she clutches her grandmother's recipe book to her chest and embarks on her own version of a cookery programme with some interesting results!

Going back home means she comes face to face with some old friends. Joe in particular always had her attention when they were younger, but will his reputation ever change and is something about his past preventing him from moving forward. 

But he always seems to be there for Esme and with Christmas coming has she now found someone to kiss under the mistletoe. 

This is a great festive read and one for all food fans as well. Mouthwatering descriptions of food and the fun of amaetuer recordings of making lots of funny monents. What made it more interesting for me was that we got to see how other people affected by what has happened to Esme as the story progresses. 

It was good to see how her ex-boyfriend was now managing and his attitude to relationships and the role women play in them made me want to punch him! He got under my skin for the wrong reasons. Always a sign of good writing and characterisations for me. 

This was a book when good overcame bad and those that needed to get their comeuppance did and everyone lived perhaps not happily ever after, but they all found where they should be and a contentment that many spend a lifetime looking for.

A good Christmas read.

Really wonderful christmas story. Full of charm, romance, great characters, and magic settings this book will get you in the mood to put your christmas tree up early, it did me anyway. Lovely story, i would really recommend it.

This is a gorgeous cover, I was instantly attracted by how Christmassy and cute this looked. There's nothing better than a Monday evening, curled up with a good book by a fabulous author and some chocolate.

I loved the characters in this book, they are extremely likeable and I instantly felt invested in them. I do love the name "Esme" so it was a pleasant surprise to find the main character had this name.

The plot of this book was extremely easy to follow, Katie captured my interest instantly and I struggled to put this book down. It is a fantastic read. The reader is definitely on the journey with Esme- it's filled with ups and downs, moments that will make you want to both laugh and cry.
I have loved this book and will definitely be sharing at book club. I didn't want to put it down, I always enjoy reading Katie's books and this one has been no different. A perfect Christmas read.

Snowflakes on Mistletoe Cottage is a nice Christmas read. A gal finds that the star of the show she's working for has stolen her recipe; she calls her on it and gets fired. She also loses her boyfriend at the same time. She will find herself and a new life as she moves on. You'll enjoy seeing how this developes.

What an amazing cover for this book. I couldn’t wait to open the pages. I was most certainly not disappointed as it was such a good book.
I loved the storyline, pace and the characters.
Can’t wait to read another book by this author.

"Though Joe seemed kind and caring when he was with her, there was an impenetrable sadness about him, a weight he carried, and she wondered if it would ever lift." (quote from ARC)

Great story and fully fleshed-out characters!
An enthralling story with a captivating heroine and a hero drowning in sadness, “Snowflakes at Mistletoe Cottage”, by Katie Ginger (HQ Digital) has the added bonus of taking place in the “sleepy” town of Sandchester, UK, a beautiful setting so different from the regular American small town.
Esme is a great heroine, super realistic, authentic as a character and with a fascinating honesty and decency as a person. Her passion and liveliness are contagious.
I loved watching Joe wake up from his slumbering depression, being positively affected by Esmes’ often unaware attitudes of compassion and tenderness, slowly falling for her and recovering the zest for life.
Esme’s receipes and Grandma’s Kitchen are also great, they made me want to try and cook them.
There’s a lovely group of secondary characters (Esme’s mother, friends and sister). Juanita is a great character, too, I was hoping for more about her.
A wonderful story, full of humor, about starting again, friendship, family and love and how teen relationships and experiences impact adult life and might lead to a HEA.

Esme is having a tough time. It's just a few months before Christmas, and she's lost her job, boyfriend, and flat all in one day. Returning to her family home outside of London seems to be her only choice, but she can't help feeling like a bit of a failure. With no career, no home, and definitely no love life, the future is looking bleak. But we all know Christmas is a magical time of year...

A lovely, heart-warming read, absolutely perfect for Christmas! Esme is such a wonderfully written, genuinely likeable character, I couldn't help but root for her. I did find the big mystery of Joe's background a bit grating as it felt a teeny bit dragged out, but that is me being very fussy. And Mistletoe Cottage! I absolutely adored it!

Definitely a worthwhile read if you're a fan of Christmas books. I've never read any of Katie's other books, but I can guarantee I'll be taking a look at her backlist!

My first foray with this author, I really enjoyed it! Great story great characters and writing! Really loved this I was reading and could be there in the characters lives! Fantastic will be looking for more by Katie! X

Heartwarming story just in time for the cozy season. Have some time as you will want to read it all at one sitting. Tells us that sometimes family and good friends are better than high paying high pressure jobs. Enjoy!